District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-00164

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Jan 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-12515907) filed by Santiago A Cruz Paredes. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Certificate of Service) (Anderson, Thomas) (Entered: 01/11/2026)

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Jan 12, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26cv164 (JWB/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#3

Jan 12, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#4

Jan 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Friedrich A. P. Siekert on behalf of Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

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Jan 14, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents have informally requested an extension to file a response to Petitioner's habeas petition, asking for an extension until January 16, 2026. The Court finds that Respondent's counsel's reasoning that they are short-staffed unsupported at this time. That said, because Petitioner's counsel does not oppose the request, the Court will grant a very limited extension. Respondent's request is GRANTED IN PART. Respondent's response is due by 12:00 pm on January 15, 2026. Petitioner's reply remains due on or before January 19, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/14/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#6

Jan 15, 2026

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Jan 15, 2026

DECLARATION of Sarah Hogfoss re 6 Response by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#8

Jan 15, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. No. 1) is withdrawn from referral to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/15/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Jan 15, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

Jan 15, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#10

Jan 16, 2026

Judgment (Clerk's Office Only)

#11

Jan 19, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER. Respondents were ordered to immediately release Petitioner from custody in Minnesota and to confirm the time, date, and location of Petitioners release within 48 hours. Respondents have not done so. Respondents must comply with the Courts order immediately, and must file a letter no later than 3:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026, showing cause why they should not be held in contempt for violating the Courts order. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/19/2026. (DMM) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

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Jan 19, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/19/2026)

Jan 19, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#13

Jan 20, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER. Respondents provided an email update stating that Petitioner was scheduled to be released by 9:00 p.m. on January 19, 2026. Respondents must file an update by 10:00 a.m. on January 21, 2026, stating the status of Petitioner's release. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/20/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#14

Jan 20, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#15

Jan 21, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER/NOTICE OF HEARING: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents' counsel, Friedrich A.P. Siekert, must appear at a hearing to be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., to show cause why Respondents should not be held in contempt for violating the Court's orders and for not confirming the Petitioner release location unequivocally. The hearing will be held by Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided separately. Petitioner's counsel may attend the hearing but is not required to attend. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/21/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#16

Jan 22, 2026

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/22/2026: Show Cause Hearing.Court Reporter: Erin DrostDigital RecordingSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom Video ConferenceTime: 4:30 pm - 4:54 pmTotal Time: 24 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Thomas R. Anderson, IIIFor Defendant(s): Friedrich A. P. Siekert No Exhibits were used. PROCEEDINGS: Text order to follow. (DMD) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

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Jan 22, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: As stated at the January 22, 2026 hearing, attorney Friedrich A.P. Siekert is directed to inform Assistant U.S. Attorney Ana Voss of the issues raised at the hearing. Attorneys Friedrich A.P. Siekert and Ana Voss must file confirmation of the time, date, and location of Petitioners release by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/22/2026.(DMM) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

Jan 22, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

#18

Jan 23, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Pamela Bondi, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem . (Siekert, Friedrich) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

(Text-Only) TEXT ORDER: The Court is satisfied with Respondent's counsel's submission filed at Doc. No. 18 and the reasons stated at the 1/22/26 hearing. Ordered by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 1/23/2026. (DMD) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney